In this episode we are joined by Veronica Stevenson, who is the CEO, founder and executive director of Humble Bee Bio. Humble Bee Bio is on a mission to take plastic pollution out of the realm of individual responsibility and replace the materials that are used by industry when creating consumer products. Through their research, Humble Bee Bio have found a species of solitary bee that produces a remarkable bioplastic to waterproof their nests and protect their larvae from the environment. The bee’s DNA has been used to provide a unique platform to engineer sustainable materials with tailored properties for multiple market applications. In this episode Veronica shares openly about her journey as a bold and innovative founder, her views on imposter syndrome (and how we actually can use it to help us!) and how to navigate the highs and lows of following your passions. Veronica also shares her top tips for pursuing an innovative career in the science industry. To connect with Veronica further and take a look at the work she is doing, website is below: https://www.humblebee.co.nz/